Melamine,molecular model. Computer artwork of a molecule of melamine (C3N6H6),an organic base with a high nitrogen content. Melamine and formaldehyde are the main components of the plastic known as melamine resin,a durable thermosetting plastic. Melamine is also a good flame retardant as it releases nitrogen (a relatively inert molecule) when burned,which smothers the flames. The nitrogen-rich compound has been used illegally to increase a food's apparent protein content. In China the additive was found in baby milk in 2008 and is believed to be responsible for severe renal problems and kidney stones | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Pasieka, Alfred |
Bildgröße: | 4134 px × 5315 px |
Modell-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Eigentums-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Restrictions: | - |